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Purchasing Agents and Officers  (NOC 1225)
Windsor-Sarnia Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Purchasing agents and officers purchase general and specialized equipment, materials and business services for use or for further processing by their establishment. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

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Purchasing agents and officers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment
  • Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
  • Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
  • Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
  • Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
  • May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.

Purchasing agents and officers may specialize in the purchase of particular materials or business services such as furniture or office equipment.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chatham, Windsor, Sarnia, Amherstburg, Belle River, Forest, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Leamington, Petrolia, St. Clair Beach, Tecumseh, Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Stoney Point, Tilbury, Wallaceburg

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Jobs for Purchasing Agents and Officers in Windsor-Sarnia Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 57 job postings in Ontario.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Location Available Jobs
Note: Some job offers may appear in multiple regions.
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region
4
Kingston - Pembroke Region
1
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
5
London Region
5
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region
0
Northeast Region
4
Northwest Region
1
Ottawa Region
11
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region
1
Toronto Region
31
Windsor-Sarnia Region
2
[ Source: Job Bank - HRSDC ]

Provincial Employment Services and Training Assistance

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Information for Newcomers

Can I immigrate to Canada to work in this field?

You may be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker if you have an arranged offer of permanent employment from a Canadian employer, or if you have been living legally in Canada for one year as an international student or temporary foreign worker. Find out more about who is eligible to apply in the Federal skilled worker section.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]

Starting your Own Business in Ontario

Starting a business can be a rewarding undertaking, but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a business in Canada, it is wise to do your own research. You should also make sure that you are suited for entrepreneurship and that you understand the significant effort required.

Whether you are planning to come to Canada as a business immigrant, foreign investor or self-employed person, the Canada Ontario Business Service Centre has a variety of resources to help you plan or start a business in Ontario.

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Canada Ontario Business Service Centre
1-888-576-4444
E-mail: ontario@canadabusiness.ca
Web site: Canada Ontario Business Service Centre
[ Source: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre ]
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